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1 – 10 of 160The bill seeks to amend the 1959 Personal Status Law (PSL). It has triggered significant objections from civic society and women's rights organisations but the governing Shia…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289714
ISSN: 2633-304X
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IRAQ: Government will prioritise power generation
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES289043
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Jordan faces new security challenges including arms and drug smuggling from Syria, while threats from Iranian-aligned militia groups put the kingdom in the crossfire of larger…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289337
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The militias have targeted Israel but largely avoided targeting US bases, for fear of Washington's retaliation and to reduce tensions with their own government. The attacks on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287147
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IRAQ: Kurdistan’s external vulnerability will increase
The call was the first between the leaders since Tehran and Riyadh restored diplomatic relations in March 2023. As well signalling a positive step in building relations, it was…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282870
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IRAQ: Baghdad will keep fiscal pressure on the Kurds
MIDDLE EAST: Free speech faces more challenges
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES280644
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IRAQ: Election law revision will cause deep splits
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES276384
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Exiled Kurdish parties are demanding greater autonomy for Kurds in Iran. However, Tehran accuses them of wanting separatism and blames them for fomenting the Mahsa Amini protests…